Converting 72.099504 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.099504 to a fraction
Result
72.099504 =
4506219
62500
Mixed number:
72
6219
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.099504 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.099504 × 1000000 = 72099504
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.099504 =
72099504
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72099504 and 1000000.
GCD(72099504, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72099504
1000000
=
72099504 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
4506219
62500
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